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venues

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈvɛnuz// UK //vˈɛnjuːz// venues

n. places where organized events happen, like concerts, sports games, or weddings.

n. the locations or settings where specific events, such as performances, conferences, or social gatherings, are held.


SIMPLE

The band is playing at several small venues this summer.

CONTEXTUAL

The city offers many different venues for weddings, ranging from historic hotels to modern art galleries.

COMPLEX

As the festival grew in popularity, organizers had to secure larger venues to accommodate the increasing number of attendees and technical requirements of the performers.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural to discuss a range of location options for an event.

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